Synopsis
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed - except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pregnant.
The resultant children of Midwich do not belong to their parents: all are blonde, all are golden eyed. They grow up too fast and their minds exhibit frightening abilities that give them control over others and brings them into conflict with the villagers, just as a chilling realisation dawns on the world outside . . .
The Midwich Cuckoos is the classic tale of aliens in our midst, exploring how we respond when confronted by those who are innately superior to us in every conceivable way.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9781473212695
- Number of pages: 240
- Dimensions: 210 x 169 x 24 mm
- Weight: 318g
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A master story teller
I've read a few of John Wyndham's books, I'm fairly certain that most people are familiar with the Triffids. Like the Triffids this story was also turned i... READ MORE
Aliens or Lovable Children ?
I have been drawn to this book several times over the years and decided it was time to read it. I'm so glad I did. Written in 1957 ( before I was born ) by... READ MORE
Unsettling
This was a recommendation from the staff at my local Waterstones, they have given me some excellent recommendations which is why I’m regular at my local Wa... READ MORE
A classic that’s still so relevant
The village of Midwich is your typical sleepy little English village of the 1950s- Everybody knows everybody else, the whole village is in church together ... READ MORE